IPMIDRV - Windows Vista Service

Startup Type

Since IPMIDRV is a kernel mode driver, its startup might be configured depending on installed hardware. Changing its startup configuration might cause hardware issues. In the table below you can see how it is configured on my system, but your default settings might differ from mine.

Windows Vista edition

without SP

SP1

SP2

Starter

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Home Basic

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Home Premium

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Business

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Ultimate

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Default Properties

Display name:

IPMIDRV

Service name:

IPMIDRV

Type:

kernel

Path:

%WinDir%\system32\drivers\ipmidrv.sys

Error control:

normal

Default Behavior

IPMIDRV is a kernel mode driver. If IPMIDRV fails to start, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the IPMIDRV service has failed to start.

Restore Default Startup Type for IPMIDRV

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreIPMIDRVWindowsVista.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.

3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.

4. Restart the computer to save changes.

Note. Make sure that the ipmidrv.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows Vista installation media.